Adding a fresh coat of paint to the entryway to your home can be a great way to refresh this often-missed area. Since the entryway will be the first place that guests will see when entering your home, it makes sense to freshen up the space with some new interior design. Before getting started with bringing in rugs and wall art, you should look into getting the painting done professionally.

If you're unsure of how to get started with painting the entryway to your home, look into the following tips so that the project can have the very best results.

Avoid Making the Entry Dark

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when painting the entryway to your home is choosing a color that's too dark of a shade. In many cases, you could end up with an entryway that feels unwelcoming due to the color making the entryway feeling more closed in then with a lighter shade. If you're drawn to a specific color that happens to be darker, choose a paint color that's a bit lighter.

With a lighter paint color, you can create the illusion of the entryway being larger than it is; this can make a big difference in how happy you are with the current state of your entryway since it can prevent the feeling of being closed in.

Keep the Rest of Your Home in Mind

As you check out different paint colors that can be chosen for your entryway, it's smart to keep the interior design of your entire home in mind. While it can be tempting to pick a new color that's very different than what you've done before, it could end up clashing with the rest of the interior design in your home. Sticking to a similar theme for the entryway as the rest of the home can help the entryway project feel like more of a cohesive improvement for your home.

Consider if the Door Should Be Painted

While painting the walls is definitely something you plan on doing for your entryway, there's the chance that the door can look out of place or dated. Having the front door painted as well can help make another big improvement to the entryway so that the entire space is improved.

As you look into making changes to the entryway to your home, it's best to start with interior residential painting. Keeping the above tips in mind and relying on a professional can give you fantastic results and leave you happy with the improvement to the entryway.